Texas has nearly one million soccer households making it the third highest population of soccer participants in the U.S.

There are 817 high schools in Texas with a boys’ soccer program and 676 with a girls program.

Created in 1964, the STYSA and NTYSA have 100,712 and 195,000 youth members respectively. STYSA also has 9,750 adult members.

In a recent ESPN poll, soccer ranked 2nd behind football as the most popular professional sports for kids ages 12-24. Soccer was THE most popular professional sport among Hispanics.

Statistically, the MLS is poised to take over the NHL as the 4th most popular sport in the U.S. in the coming years. This is based on game attendance and TV ratings. The first NHL game was played in 1917, while the first MLS game was played in just 1996.

"Based on the way it is trending, I believe global soccer will soon be four or five times bigger than it is today, and MLS's fanbase will triple or quadruple," – Rick Luker- Social Scientist who developed the ESPN sports poll, the Complex Database

According to Soccer Times, Baylor University has consistently been ranked in the top ten for Women’s College Soccer Programs. Texas A&M is consistently ranked in the top 25.

Texas High School Soccer is governed by UIL- University Interscholastic League. All players on the All-Star teams have completed their UIL eligibility, which allows them to play outside of their scheduled season.

What: Texas All Star Soccer Games

When: Saturday, June 24

Where: Wildcat Stadium 415 N 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76504

Time: TBD

Cost: $10 (reserved), $15 (chair back seating)

Special Thanks: We would like to thank the Texas Association of Soccer Coaches Organization for their support in selecting the rosters and to the The Hilton Garden Inn for hosting our players and coaches for the weekend. Thank you for your support with this year’s All Star Games and many more to come!